GA Pre-Professional - University College/Orientation and Training Services - Fall 2026/Spring 2027

Title: GA Pre-Professional - University College/Orientation and Training Services - Fall 2026/Spring 2027
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Transition and Orientation Services
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Orientation and Training Services (OTS) within University College is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Graduate Assistant and to support the services, function, and mission of OTS and University College, which includes Preview (freshman summer orientation) and Transfer Registration and Orientation Day (fall/spring orientations for transfer students). Graduate Assistants will also gain professional experience in higher education.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

1510 per month

Required Qualifications

1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook, which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf
2. Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in College Student Personnel Administration
3. Demonstration of excellent written and oral communication skills
4. Well-developed organizational skills
5. Sensitivity to relevant needs of first-year and transfer students
6. Familiarity with first-year experience programs and issues
7. Strong teamwork ethic
8. Creativity, ingenuity, initiative, and positive attitude
9. Commitment to promoting diversity and student development

Work Hours

Up to 28 hours per week within 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday; some evening and weekend hours required.

Proposed Starting Date

August 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / C.V.

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID, but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID, simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g., 000000000).

You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.

Contact Information for Applicants

Amy Orona, aeorona@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.